The baby name Angharad is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Welsh: /ˈaŋharad/ (AHNG-hah-rad); English approximation: /ˈæŋhəræd/ (ANG-huh-rad).
Angharad is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Angharad is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Welsh: /ˈaŋharad/ (AHNG-hah-rad); English approximation: /ˈæŋhəræd/ (ANG-huh-rad).
Angharad is Welsh in Origin.
Angharad is a Welsh feminine name meaning “much loved” or “dearly beloved,” from the intensive prefix an- plus the love-root car- and the abstract suffix -ad. It is well attested in medieval Wales, appearing in genealogies and court poetry, and in the Mabinogion as Angharad Law Eurawc (“Golden‑Hand”), the lady beloved of Peredur. Notable bearers include Angharad ferch Llywelyn the Great (13th c.) and other noblewomen recorded in Gwynedd and Deheubarth.
Usage remained steady in Welsh-speaking regions, was sustained by 19th‑century cultural revival, and saw a modern upswing in Wales in the late 20th century, while staying uncommon elsewhere. Documented variants include Middle Welsh Angharat, Anglo‑Norman/Latinized forms Angaret and Ancarat; modern Welsh keeps Angharad. The name is often used in full, though informal shortenings such as Ang or Annie occur. Typical English pronunciation is ang-HAH-rad; in Welsh, the ngh cluster marks a voiceless nasal onset.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| France | Girls | 2004 | #393 | 3 | 2,919 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #946 | 38 | 5,561 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Angharad is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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